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LF05 AHN

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

25,905 mi
Last recorded25,905 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 AHN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 25,905 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 25,044 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2024 25,044 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2015 32,617 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 28,002 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 28,000 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 26 May 2012 23,074 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 19,027 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 19,027 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Indicator switch does not operate the direction indicators on the side selected (1.5.4)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 13 May 2010 14,583 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 14,583 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 9 May 2009 10,558 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 8,276 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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LF05 AHN is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 13,888 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF05 AHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LF05 AHN registered?

LF05 AHN is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is LF05 AHN safe to buy?

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